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Type: Luxury Hotel

Summary: Enjoys a most idyllic and scenic position in Taormina

Feature: The indoor bar is a modern twist on the winter garden

Rooms: 70 rooms & suites

Location: Taormina, Sicily, Italy

Nearest airport: Catania Airport

Transfer: 50 minutes from Catania Airport by private car.

Luxury Holidays At Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina

Perched on the rocky hillside of eastern Sicily, Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina overlooks a breathtaking coastline and the impressive ruins of the Greek Theatre. It is also a window to the utterly sublime Sicilian colours that beautifully adorn the landscape. The hotel, enveloped by acres of parkland, home to cypress and olive trees, sits amidst a sheet of emerald-green foliage and overlooks the royal-blue sea. Regal colours continue inside the hotel's splendid interior, where guests can enjoy an air of opulence and class. Guest rooms and suites feature exquisite furniture and boast a stylish elegance unique to Grand Hotel Timeo.

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Weddings At Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina

Grand Hotel Timeo is a heavenly setting for a wedding. Overlooking the majestic Mount Etna and azure sea, every detail will be taken care of, ensuring your day is picture perfect. Bespoke menus can be created featuring Sicilian delicacies and spectacular firework displays can be arranged, and ceremonies can be held in the colourful gardens or palatial ballrooms boasting outdoor terraces with stunning views of the Greek theatre and Bay of Naxos. Religious ceremonies can also be arranged at nearby churches.

Why Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina is so special...

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Culture & History

In 1885, Guy de Maupassant wrote Taormina is, ".a landscape in which you can find all that seems to be created on Earth to seduce the eyes, mind and fantasy." Adjacent to the hotel is the ancient Greek theatre, wonderfully preserved with a backdrop of Mount Etna. While in Taormina, take 'The Godfather Tour' in a Fiat 500 and visit Savoca, where the iconic film, 'The Godfather' was filmed. Explore the typical Sicilian village as you follow in the footsteps of Al Pacino by visiting Bar Vitelli and the Church of St Lucia.

Romance

Sicily makes a perfect spot for a little romance, allowing lovers to spend their days exploring the picturesque streets, boutiques and cafes or soak up the sun on the sandy beaches before unwinding with a relaxing body scrub and watching the magnificent sunset.

Spa Breaks

Nestled in five acres of vibrant gardens, the Wellness Centre allows guests to indulge with incredible treatments performed in true Italian style. Treatments use natural signature products that capture the soothing fragrance of Sicily, including Aromatherapy Associates, Jane Iredale, Nature's and Sadisapone. To instil a sense of peace and wellbeing, the Wellness Centre also uses local flower and fruit essences, such as Neroil oil, while other amenities available to help with your journey of relaxation include a sauna, steam bath and hairdressers.

Luxury Beach

Complimentary mini-cruises and access, via shuttle bus to Villa Sant' Andrea's private beach are offered to guests during the summer months.

Luxury Family Holidays

PlayStations, DVDs and babysitting are available upon request and children can also enjoy simple spa treatments. Younger guests can also make use of the children's club at Belmond Villa Sant' Andrea.

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Pricing

Stay 7 nights from £3,562 p.p (Low Season) and from £6,362 p.p. (High Season) in a Deluxe Sea View Balcony, including breakfast & transfers.
Flights available at an additional cost.

Prices shown are for guidance only and other pricing is available. Prices are subject to change due to availability, special offers and currency fluctuation. Please call for details.

Accommodation and Dining Experiences

Find the best room for you, and discover the exceptional restaurants that await...

Overview

All rooms and suites are elegant and feature air-conditioning, a mini-bar, bathrobe and slippers, hairdryer, towel warmer, satellite television and DVD player, telephone, complimentary wi-fi internet access, a safe, fresh flowers, laundry service as well as a twice daily maid service. Most rooms have balconies or terraces with views of the sea.

Greek Theatre Suite

Size:90m²
Room View:Sea views

With a prime location on the top floor of the Timeo building, the interiors feature a living area, marble bathroom with a bath and separate shower and elegant bedroom offering a king-size or twin beds. The private terrace or balcony also offers guests magnificent views of the sea and the Greek Theatre.

Villa Flora Superior Room

Room View:Courtyard view

Villa Flora Superior Rooms are located in Villa Flora, a delightful private villa located just fifty metres from the Timeo Building. Elegance, tranquillity and comfort are key features of these exquisitely decorated rooms.

Villa Flora Room with Sea View and Balcony

Room View:Bay of Naxos

Villa Flora Rooms with Sea View and Balcony are located in Villa Flora. Elegance, tranquillity and comfort are key features of these exquisitely decorated rooms, all enjoying a beautiful view of the Bay of Naxos.

Villa Flora Gallery Room

Rooms:17
Size:45m²
Room View:Sea or village views

Comprising two levels, these charming rooms feature a sitting area on the ground floor and a bedroom on the upper level with some offering a French balcony. All offer two bathrooms each and a king-size or twin beds.

Deluxe Sea View Room with Balcony or Terrace

Rooms:14
Size:25-35m²
Room View:Bay of Naxos

Deluxe Sea View Rooms are located in the Timeo Building. Elegance, tranquillity and comfort are key features of these exquisitely decorated rooms. Large and spacious, they enjoy beautiful, direct sea views of the Bay of Naxos.

Villa Flora Family Room

Rooms:2
Size:50m²
Room View:Bay of Taormina

Located in Villa Flora, these rooms offer ideal accommodation for families with children. They include a living area and sitting room, a marble bathroom with a bathtub and a bedroom with a king-size or twin beds. One also features a balcony and French balcony. Family rooms can also be connected to a double room to accommodate more people.

Superior Sea View Junior Suite with Balcony

Rooms:6
Size:35-45m²
Room View:Bay of Taormina

Located in the Timeo building, these baroque-styled rooms feature a bedroom with a king-size or twin beds and a marble bathroom with a bath (some including a separate shower). Each has a spacious living area and enjoys sea views, with glimpses of Mount Etna from their spacious balconies.

Deluxe Sea View Junior Suite with Balcony or Terrace

Rooms:10
Size:40-50m²
Room View:Bay of Taormina

Deluxe Sea View Junior Suite accommodation is reminiscent of the Sicilian Baroque style and each suite has a beautiful living area and sitting room. In a prime location in the Timeo Building, they all enjoy sea views of the Bay of Taormina, with glimpses of Mount Etna, and have spacious balconies and terraces where you can enjoy a delicious breakfast.

Premium Sea View Junior Suite with Terrace

Rooms:5
Size:50-55m²
Room View:Bay of Taormina

Premium Sea View Junior Suite accommodation is situated in a prime location in the Timeo Building. Suites are spacious and feature beautiful living areas with a sitting room, large marble bathroom with separate shower and spacious balconies and terraces where you can enjoy a delicious breakfast, with views of the Bay of Taormina - and even a glimpse of Mount Etna.

Deluxe Sea View Suite with Balcony or Terrace

Rooms:3
Size:45-55m²
Room View:Bay of Taormina

Located in the Timeo Building, Deluxe Sea View Suites boast stunning views of the Bay of Taormina and offer a rich Italian baroque style offers a romantic ambience, perfect for your honeymoon in Sicily. Suites also boast a spacious living area, sitting room, marble bathroom and a balcony or terrace.

Grand Hotel Timeo Two Bedroom Suite

Rooms:1
Size:98m²
Room View:180° vistas of the Bay of Taormina and beyond

The height of refined Italian style, the Grand Hotel Timeo Two Bedroom Suite offers two generous king-size bedrooms, two large marble bathrooms with separate shower cubicle, bath-tub, and beautifully furnished double vanity basins, as well as beautifully furnished living spaces and a lavish 280m² terrace with its own private hydro-massage pool. The Suite enjoys stunning views of the Bay of Taormina and the ancient Greek Theatre, as well as more distant views of the incredible Mount Etna.

The Restaurant

Cuisine:Sicilian and Mediterranean cuisine
Dress Code:Smart casual
Children's Menu:Yes
Vegetarian Option:Yes
Reservation Required:No

With its outdoor terrace, the restaurant offers magical views.

Pool Snack Bar

Cuisine:Buffet-style appetizers, brick oven pizza, pasta and salad bar
Dress Code:Casual
Children's Menu:Yes
Vegetarian Option:Yes
Reservation Required:No

This delightful open-air eatery is situated in the terraced gardens, next to the swimming pool.

Amenities

Beach Cabana
Children's Amenities
Children's Club
Fitness Centre
Hair Salon
iPod dock
Photography
Sauna
Shuttle Service
Spa
Steam Room
Swimming Pool
Wi-Fi

Sicily Travel Information

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Capital

Palermo

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Currency

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Voltage

220V

Climate

A destination with a classic Mediterranean climate, with summers that are hot with a pleasant, dry heat and very little rainfall. If you don't enjoy the heat of July and August, do go in the spring, particularly in May, when the island looks lush and the water is warm enough to swim in. The holiday season in Sicily is from after Easter to October.

Getting There

Flight Information
British Airways from London Gatwick to Catania in Sicily and Easyjet from London Gatwick to Palermo. UK regional departures and charter flights are also available.

Flight Time
From London Gatwick to Catania: 3 hours. London Gatwick to Palermo: 3 hours.

Food & Drink

Go local and try ice-cream dolloped into a brioche-style bun, cannoli (fried wafers filled with ricotta cheese and candied fruit) and Pasta alla Norma, using tomatoes for lava, aubergines for cinders and ricotta for snow to replicate Etna. Seafood and shellfish are especially popular and menu picks include hot and spicy tuna or swordfish, or anything with sardines – like pasta, fennel, capers and pine nuts. Another favourite is cassata, a ricotta cake and ice-cream rolled into one. By far the best outdoor food market is La Vucciria in Palermo, overflowing with sun-ripened produce, freshly caught fish, pistachios, almonds and charismatic stallholders. Around Mount Etna, you will find fabulous wineries, such as La Planeta, which offers tours, tastings and lunches.

Boat Trips

Discover the island’s picturesque coastline aboard a traditional Sicilian boat, heading to places like the Blue Grotto, Isola Bella, the Gulf of Giardini Naxos, the Fortune Cave and Siren’s Bay. Just off the coast are the Aeolian Islands, a paradise of exceptional beauty surrounded by sparkling seas. Consider an outing by private yacht and discover the volcanoes of Stromboli, the lush foliage of Salina and picture-perfect Panarea. Then drop anchor in a secluded bay for a lazy lunch on deck, or head ashore to get to know these delightful islands better and sample authentic fish dishes in family-run trattorias.

Film Fans

Fans of 'The Godfather' trilogy will be thrilled to set foot in Savoca, around twenty minutes’ drive from Taormina. This pretty, hilltop village was featured in the first film as the tranquil backdrop for the courtship between Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) and his first wife, Apollonia. Trace their steps over a refreshing drink or lemon granita at Bar Vitelli, where Michael asked Apollonia's father to meet his daughter, then amble to the church of St. Lucia where the couple were married.

Natural Wonder

At 3,323 metres high, Mount Etna is the highest volcano in Europe and one of the most active. For a close-as-possible encounter, there are sightseeing tours that take you along the Alcantara canyon, passing by wonderful waterfalls and villages and farms perched on Etna’s lower slopes, then climbing higher to some of the lava caverns, including ‘Grotta dei Ladron’. At Taormina Mare, you can see beautifully clear waters filled with marine life and delightful for a refreshing dip. There are sea caves to discover around the bay and there’s a wonderful walk to the island of Isola Bella, following a narrow path of sand that changes shape with the tides. The island is a protected nature reserve and area of outstanding natural beauty.

Sciacca

Sciacca is an old fishing port a little off-the-beaten track and easily explored on foot, its historical centre lined with churches, monuments and typical ceramics shops. Should you wish to explore further afield, local points of interest include thermal springs and baths (open in summer), the UNESCO Heritage-listed Valley of the Greek Temples at Agrigento, the Selinunte archaeological park and La Planeta winery.

Music

In Taormina, there’s a magnificent Ancient Greek amphitheatre that’s been lovingly preserved. During the summer months, it hosts a variety of outdoor shows and concerts, ranging from opera to pop. There’s something quite magical about the venue that encircles visitors, yet is open to the evening sky – not to mention Mount Etna as a resplendent backdrop.

History

Don’t miss the extraordinarily well-preserved ruins of Agrigento's three major Doric Temples, straddling a high ridge and beautifully illuminated at dawn and dusk. Another gem is the Valley of the Temples, site of Akragas, one of the most powerful cities of Ancient Greece, not forgetting Morgantina, featuring stunning mosaic floors from 5th century BC. Next, discover the huge temple of Segesta and the ruins of Selinunte (a town founded in 628BC) – yet more impressive feats from the Ancient Greek world and intricately carved with exquisite sculptures. In Palermo, see the curious jumble of Arab domes, Norman cathedrals, 19th century theatres and Baroque façades, a sign of the numerous invasions over the centuries, while its Capuchin Catacombs house a creepy collection of 8,000 embalmed bodies…

Towns and Cities

Spectacularly perched atop Monte Tauro, offering sweeping vistas down to the Gulf of Naxos and across to the snow-topped peak of Mount Etna, Taormina is simply magnetic. Here, in this incredibly chic town, you will find ample high-end shops, plus sophisticated restaurants and cool bars to while away evenings, Sicilian style. At the capital of Palmermo, stop by the famous food market, or head outwards for about an hour’s drive to find the pretty coastal town of Cefalù, a great spot to nab a table and linger over lunch at one of the many seafront restaurants. If you visit the coastal city of Syracuse, you will discover perhaps the most elegant and civilised city in present-day Sicily, with a beautiful Baroque cathedral and the stunning Temple of Athena.

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